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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.78, 155.76 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.78, 155.76 and 95.44 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.78 : 155.76 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.78/155.76 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.78x = 155.76 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.78x = 14,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865.73/112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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